The University of Johannesburg which is a public university that was established in the year 2005. It was the result of a merger between the Rand Afrikaans University, the Technikon Witwatersrand and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University. Prior to the merge, the Daveyton and Soweto campuses of the former Vista University had been incorporated into Rand Afrikaans University. As a result of the merger of Rand Afrikaans University, it is not uncommon for alumni to refer to the university incorrectly as Rand Afrikaans University.
The newly emerged institution is one of the largest comprehensive contact universities in South Africa, with nine faculties having more than 90 departments and an enrollment of approximately 48,000 students, spreading over four different campuses. The university is one of the largest residential universities in the South Africa Republican.
Last Updated on: Nov 29, 2024